Entertainment
National Broadcast of TV Spectacle The Passion to Ootmarsum
Ootmarsum has been selected to host the national performance of The Passion on March 25, 2027, with a live broadcast by KRO/NCRV reaching approximately two million viewers. Dagmar Boerrigter, director of Visit Ootmarsum-Dinkelland, described the event as a unique opportunity for tourism, noting that while ticketed access is required for safety reasons near the church square, other locations remain open. The production requires a local contribution of 450,000 euros and utilizes sites such as wasserij Het Springendal. Local authorities and residents have expressed full support, anticipating significant logistical impacts including hotel demand and restricted center access during the filming.
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